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RB Leipzig in talks with Ole Werner: Is the coaching solution coming?
RB Leipzig is looking for a new coach, with Ole Werner the favorite. Discussions are progressing, details are pending.
RB Leipzig in talks with Ole Werner: Is the coaching solution coming?
RB Leipzig is faced with the task of finding a new head coach after parting ways with Marco Rose. In this context, Ole Werner is considered the favorite for the position. According to reports from Transfer market as well as from an article OneFootball, advanced talks between the club and the 37-year-old former Werder Bremen coach have been confirmed. However, his return to the Bundesliga is complicated by a still valid contract with Bremen, which would result in a transfer fee for Leipzig if no agreement is reached to terminate the contract.
The list of coaching candidates at RB Leipzig has now shrunk. In addition to Werner, who achieved the same number of points with Werder Bremen and Leipzig last season, numerous other applicants were excluded. FC Copenhagen's Jacob Neestrup remains, while Sebastian Hoeneß, Roger Schmidt, Oliver Glasner and Cesc Fàbregas have also been removed from the list.
Challenges and budget constraints
Discussions in the community show mixed opinions about Ole Werner's suitability. Many see him as an underwhelming choice, especially compared to more high-profile candidates such as Fàbregas, who remains at Como, and Glasner, who is now at Crystal Palace. Nevertheless, RB Leipzig is preparing for a phase of squad restructuring due to the failure to reach European competitions last season and a limited budget.
In view of the sporting challenges, Werner, who has already proven at Holstein Kiel and Werder Bremen, is suitable for dealing with reduced financial resources. In addition, Leipzig is entering a new era after the term of interim coach Zsolt Löw, who replaced Marco Rose in March and will return to the Red Bull strategy team after the end of the season.
It remains to be seen whether the talks between RB Leipzig and Ole Werner will lead to a concrete result in the next few weeks. Currently, the contracts have not yet been signed and several details still need to be clarified before a final decision can be made.